MISSION SUMMARY

Mission Number 53

 

1. Date:  2 April 1945
    
2. Code Name:  Starvation #4
    
3. Target:  Minefield   Item, Hiroshima Area
    
4. Participating Units: 313th Bombardment Wing
    
5. Number A/C Airborne:  10
    
6. % A/C Bombing Primary:  90%    (9 A/C)
    
7. Time Over Primary:  020116K  - 030136K
    
8. Altitude of Attack:  6,000  - 6,100
    
9. Weather Over Target:  3/10
    
10. Total A/C Lost:  0
     
11. Resume of Mission:  Mining results - excellent.  Successfully mined areas left vacant by Starvation Two, Relatively strong blockade of Kure-Hiroshima Area.  One early return.  Enemy air opposition nil.  AA meager and inaccurate.  Average mine load 12,354 lbs.

 

 

  

    

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